Mission and Identity

Mission Statement

ACS empowers students to solve problems with creativity and integrity, to lead well-balanced lives, and to serve Lebanon and the world community with understanding and compassion.

Identity Statement

ACS is an accredited, not-for-profit, independent and secular American College Preparatory School serving a multi-cultural international student body. ACS provides internationally-enriched, standard-based curricula, preparing students for the International Baccalaureate, the Lebanese Baccalaureate, and the American College Preparatory Diplomas.

Beliefs and Objectives

Beliefs

We Believe:

Students learn at different rates and in different ways.

Students achieve success by being active participants in their learning.

Students develop character through engagement with others from different backgrounds and through interaction within the community.

Objectives

We Achieve Our Mission By:

Setting high expectations for ourselves and our students.

Empowering students to be critical thinkers and independent learners.

Working collaboratively with all members of our community.

Understanding and utilizing innovative teaching and learning.

Creating a safe environment for students to take risks and learn from their mistakes.